WBC join the conversation at Beyond Sport United
Beyond Sport are once again delighted to announce a partnership with the World Boxing Council around this year’s Beyond Sport United, exploring the themes of Social Advocacy, Movements and Activism – topics that have a deep rooted history within the realm of Boxing. From Al Brown to Muhammed Ali, the boxing world has a rich history of producing fighters that transcend the sport, to rise up and leverage their influence to drive social movements and advocate for change.
Now, in 2017, the WBC, spearheaded by President, Mauricio Sulaiman, has sought to continue Jose Sulaiman’s legacy, to use its platform, not only to create the most competitive championship bouts, with the greatest champion boxers, but to improve the lives of all its members. Working with UCLA and VADA, Mauricio created the first Clean Boxing Program and the WBC now represents Pope Francis's SCHOLAS, a program dedicated to using sports as a way to inspire and improve children's life.
Speaking on the continued partnership, Mauricio Sulaiman, President of the WBC commented, "We stand with Beyond Sport, united in their mission to create great champions of the world. The WBC is proud to use its voice, as a global sports governing body, to inspire others to live together with sportsmanship and appreciation of all people.”
Nick Keller, Founder & President, Beyond Sport said, “We’re delighted to continue our partnership withthe WBC as we progress the conversation on sport’s role in social movements, activism and advocacy – topics in which boxing and the WBC itself has continuously shown leadership over many decades.”
Beyond Sport United delegates will have the opportunity to take part in a workshop led by Jill Diamond, the Chair of World Boxing Cares, the philanthropic arm of the WBC during the conference on Day 2.
Speakers confirmed for the conference include: College Basketball player, activist and human rights campaigner, Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir; Rob Shepardson - Co-Founder and Partner, SS+K; Will Lewis - CEO, Dow Jones & Company; former White House Special Assistant & Counselor to President Clinton and National Security Council Director, Miriam Sapiro; Founder & former President of IEG, Lesa Ukman; The Advertising Council’s SVP of Strategic Partnerships, Anthony Signorelli; and the Founder and CEO of It’s a Penalty Campaign, Sarah de Carvalho MBE.
Sessions and content will be curated and hosted by the likes of WWE, Football Foundation, Comic Relief, Golden State Warriors, Finsbury, streetfootballworld, It’s a Penalty Campaign, and WBC.
Attending organizations include: Golden State Warriors, Legends, NBA, WNBA, New York Mets, Cleveland Browns, MLB, UNICEF, Unilever, NYU, Finsbury, Laureus, Street Soccer USA, Equinox Fitness, MLS, NHL, Everton Football Club, NFL, MLSE Foundation, Discovery Education, Comic Relief, Protect Our Winters, Sacramento Kings, Qhubeka, Chevron and Women Win.
In addition to a conference program of innovative and engaging community-driven content and thought-leadership discussion, guests from around the world will attend the inspiring Beyond Sport Global Awards at the stunning One World Observatory. The Awards highlight and support the world’s most impactful and innovative projects using sport as a tool for social change and will see over $200,000 handed out in funding and strategic support.
Find out more about the 2 day program here and secure your place today.